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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Intractable Headache

ICD-10 Coding for Intractable Headache

G44.201
G43.E11

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for intractable headache includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Refractory Headache
Pharmacoresistant Headache
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Intractable Headache

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Intractable Headache

Use ICD-10 code G44.201 for tension-type headache, unspecified, intractable, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Tension-type headache, unspecified, intractable

Billable Code
G44.201
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Headaches unresponsive to at least two preventive medications

Applicable To

  • • Chronic tension-type headache, intractable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies treatment failures.

Chronic migraine with aura, intractable, with status migrainosus

Billable Code
G43.E11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of >72hr continuous headache
  • • Failed IV DHE/steroids
  • • Documented treatment attempts

Applicable To

  • • Chronic migraine with aura, intractable
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for intractable headache?

The ICD-10 code for intractable tension-type headache is G44.201, while intractable chronic migraine with aura is coded as G43.E11.

How do you document an intractable headache?

Document intractable headaches by noting failed trials of at least two preventive medications and specifying headache frequency and duration.

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